Kapecé, the excellence of Ivorian pepper

 

Kapecé is an Ivorian brand dedicated to showcasing a local treasure: Tiassalé pepper. Driven by an ambitious vision, it stands out as a benchmark in premium spices, combining authenticity, quality, and respect for nature.

Located in the heart of a fertile terroir, Kapecé relies on agroforestry to produce exceptional pepper while preserving ecosystems. This sustainable approach ensures healthy crops, rich in flavor, and environmentally friendly.

 

Kapecé

Kapecé embodies the meeting point of tradition, innovation, and commitment, offering exceptional pepper with unique flavors.

The brand offers a refined selection of peppers—black, white, red, and green—as well as innovative gourmet creations. Each product is carefully crafted to reveal the full aromatic richness and distinctiveness of Ivorian pepper.

Beyond quality, Kapecé is also committed to creating a positive impact by supporting local producers and contributing to the development of rural communities.

In Côte d’Ivoire, the field entrepreneur betting on organic pepper

In Tiassalé, northwest of Abidjan, Jean-Eudes Kacou has ventured into the production of Piper nigrum and hopes to break into the French market.

Par Yassin Ciyow (Tiassalé, Côte d'Ivoire, envoyé spécial) . Le Monde

Tiassalé pepper: a matter of terroir in Côte d’Ivoire

Profile of a farmer-processor in Ivory Coast. Jean-Eudes Kacou does not produce cocoa or cashew nuts, like many in the country, but pepper—specifically Tiassalé pepper, an organic and flavorful product for which he hopes to one day obtain a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certification.

In Côte d’Ivoire, organic Tiassalé pepper is on the rise.

Upon entering Jean-Eudes Kacou’s plantation in Tiassalé, about a hundred kilometers northwest of Abidjan, an untrained eye might not immediately identify the main crop. Pepper vines wind their way throughout the plantation...

KAPECÉ, the organic pepper brand from agroforestry in Tiassalé

Making Ivorian pepper a world-class product is the ambition of this Ivorian startup founded in 2015. To achieve this, it relies on agroforestry—a farming method that combines mature trees with crops to produce organic goods while preserving soil health and protecting the environment.